The Lead Live Podcast: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026

Amber Longenbaugh, a candidate for District Clerk, said she has been met with “partisan vitriol” in her first-ever political campaign, according to an interview on the Wednesday, Feb. 11, episode of The Lead Live.

Longenbaugh, who has worked in the District Clerk’s office for 11 years and currently serves as the criminal court supervisor and jury clerk, acknowledged she was “extremely naive” about the political process. Despite the partisan nature of the race, she stressed that the job itself demands absolute neutrality. Longenbaugh also noted she is running a self-funded campaign with her mother, a retired Army drill sergeant, as her primary volunteer.

The episode, hosted by Louis Amestoy, also featured a recap of the previous night’s City Council meeting and a local business launch.City Honors Flood Hero

During the City Council meeting, KPD dispatcher Riley Gordon was honored as civilian employee of the year. Amestoy highlighted Gordon as the official who recognized the severity of the July 4th flood crisis at 3:50 a.m. and alerted the regional advisory commission, a detail Amestoy said debunks the narrative that all local officials were asleep.

The council also discussed new FEMA maps, which reportedly indicate “all of Kerrville is now floodworthy.” Separately, a presentation on storm water fees was described as having gone “off the rails” due to its technical nature.B&B BBQ Launches ‘Texas Cajun’ Seasoning

Kyle Bond and Abram Bueche of B&B BBQ appeared on the show to launch their new “Texas Cajun” seasoning. The duo spent up to 50 hours developing the blend, which they describe as high heat with a lower salt content than competitors.

The seasoning is now available locally at Gibson’s and Grape Juice, and the brand has expanded into Scheels sporting goods stores in Colorado and Dallas. Bond, a two-time defending champion, is retiring his title at the Feb. 28 “Pot of Hot” soup competition to compete directly against Bueche.Arts & Entertainment

• Arcadia Live: Katie Thompson announced that the Wilder Blue concert is nearly sold out. She also promoted the theater’s 100th Birthday Party on March 7, titled “Prohibition to Prison,” which will transform the venue into a speakeasy.
• Playhouse 2000: Amy Goodyear reported that the production of Sweat opened to two standing ovations and reminded listeners of “talkback” sessions scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 15, and Saturday, Feb. 21.

Local Wire Transfer Found in Epstein Files

Amestoy also mentioned a review of the Jeffrey Epstein files, which revealed a local connection involving a 2008 wire transfer to “Bank of the Hills” related to a local builder.